Nursing case studies on improving health-related quality of life in older adults / Meredith Wallace Kazer, Kathy Murphy, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kazer, Meredith Wallace, editor.

Murphy, Kathy, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Older people--Medical care.

Older people.

Older people--Health and hygiene.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (464 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Springer Publishing Company, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This globally focused resource integrates sound research evidence, real-life case scenarios, and effective, practical strategies to address a key health care initiative of the 21 st century--optimal quality of life for older adults. Distinguished by its broad and global outlook, the book includes contributions from an international cadre of widely published scholars and is designed for easy integration into traditional nursing education curricula. The book explores the experiences of older adults at home, and in acute and primary care, assisted living, nursing home and hospice environments and

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgment; Share Nursing Case Studies on Improving Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults; Section I: Foundations of Quality in Older Adult Care; Chapter 1: Quality of Life; Subjective; Objective; Literature Review; Role and Cultural Considerations; Strategies to Enhance QOL; Clinical Reasoning Questions; References; Chapter 2: Person-Centered Care; Subjective; Objective; Literature Review; Role and Cultural Considerations; Solutions and Strategies for Changing Practice; Conclusion; Clinical Reasoning Questions; References

Chapter 3: AutonomySubjective; Objective; Literature Review; Role and Cultural Considerations; Assessment and Strategies; Key Considerations; Clinical Reasoning Questions; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 4: Real Choice; Subjective; Objective; Literature Review; Role and Cultural Considerations; Strategies for Changing Practice; Clinical Reasoning Questions; References; Chapter 5: Independence; Subjective; Objective; Literature Review; Strategies for Changing Practice; Clinical Reasoning Questions; References; Chapter 6: Dignity; Subjective; Objective; Literature Review

Role and Cultural ConsiderationsStrategies for Changing Practice; Clinical Reasoning Questions; References; Chapter 7: Risk Engagement; Subjective; Objective; Literature Review; Role and Cultural Considerations; Strategies for Decreasing Risk; Clinical Reasoning Questions; References; Chapter 8: Sexuality; Subjective; Objective; Literature Review; Role and Cultural Considerations; Solutions and Strategies; Clinical Reasoning Questions; References; Section II: Care Delivery That Enhances Quality of Life; Chapter 9: Therapeutic Activity; Subjective; Objective; Literature Review

Strategies for Changing PracticeConclusion; Clinical Reasoning Questions; References; Chapter 10: Animal-Assisted Care; Subjective; Objective; Literature Review; Role and Cultural Considerations; Solutions and Strategies; Clinical Reasoning Questions; References; Chapter 11: Purposeful Activity; Subjective; Objective; Literature Review; Role and Cultural Considerations; Strategies for Improvement; Clinical Reasoning Questions; References; Chapter 12: Self- Expression; Subjective; Objective; Literature Review; Role and Cultural Considerations; Strategies for Improvement

Clinical Reasoning QuestionsReferences; Chapter 13: Keeping Me; Subjective; Objective; Literature Review; Strategies for Changing Practice; Clinical Reasoning Questions; References; Chapter 14: Social Isolation; Subjective; Objective; Assessment and Plan; Literature Review; Strategies for Change in Practice; Clinical Reasoning Questions; References; Chapter 15: Stigma; Subjective; Objective; Literature Review; Role Considerations; Cultural Considerations; Solutions and Strategies; Clinical Reasoning Questions; References; Chapter 16: Staff Education and Patterns to Promote Quality of Life

Subjective

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

OCLC:

907924496